King George II Inn

The King George II Inn, located in Bristol, Pennsylvania, is believed to be the oldest continuously operated inn in the United States.[1] It was first established in 1681 as the Ferry House by Samuel Clift.[1] The inn was a main stopping point on the road from New York to Philadelphia.[2] The inn overlooks the Delaware River and is located at the corner of Radcliffe and Mill Streets in the Bristol Historic District.[3]

King George II Inn
IndustryLodging, Restaurant
Founded1681
HeadquartersBristol, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Key people
Samuel Clift
Number of employees
approx 25-50
WebsiteOfficial website

Background

Clift built the Ferry House as part of his operation taking people across the Delaware River. The property was leased by Michael Hurst in 1684 and was subsequently opened as an inn by Thomas Brook in 1705.[2] The inn was purchased by Charles Besonett in 1735 who subsequently rebuilt the inn larger following a fire on the property.[2] The inn was renamed named the King George II Inn in 1765.[2]

As George Washington's army approached Bucks County in 1781, the image of George II was replaced with a likeness of General Washington. Shortly afterwards, the inn was renamed the Fountain House.[2] During the 1800s, Bristol was a popular resort and spa, and the inn catered to the travelers.[2] In 1892, the inn was renamed Ye Olde Delaware House, with the King George name restored about fifty years later.[2]

The restaurant closed in 2010,[1] and opened again in 2015.[4]

See also

References
  1. Werner , Jeff; Fleishman, Matthew (2010-05-26). "Bristol's historic King George II Inn closes its doors". BucksLocalNews.com. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
  2. "King George II Inn History". King George II Inn on the Delaware. Archived from the original on 2008-07-05. Retrieved 2007-11-27.
  3. "King George II Inn Attraction Details". Explore PA History. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  4. Martin, Erich (2015-02-15). "Historic King George II Inn Under New Ownership". levittownnow.com. Retrieved 2018-01-01.

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